DJR Expert Guide Library

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Learn the insider techniques professionals use to identify authenticity, determine value, and protect long-term worth. Each guide in the DJR Expert Series distills over a decade of appraisal and authentication expertise into clear, practical volumes you can download instantly. Whether you’re a collector, estate manager, or investor, these guides provide the professional insight needed to recognize genuine value — before you ever hire an expert.

DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 2 — The Art of Provenance: How Documentation Defines Value

Provenance isn’t just paperwork — it’s proof.

DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 2 explores how professional appraisers and authenticators use documentation to establish legitimacy, ownership, and long-term value. Written by David J. Rose II of DJR Authentication, this concise 8-page guide reveals how experts analyze provenance, distinguish credible records from fabrications, and understand how documentation directly shapes authenticity and fair market value.

Whether you’re managing an estate, collecting fine art, or investing in historical artifacts, learning how to verify and preserve provenance gives you the confidence to protect what you own and the insight to buy smarter.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

  • Verify authenticity through ownership, receipts, and archival records

  • Identify credible vs. misleading certificates and appraisals

  • Recognize common red flags in fabricated or missing documentation

  • Build and preserve proper provenance for future resale or insurance

  • Understand how provenance drives fair market value and buyer confidence

This second volume condenses over a decade of professional experience into one clear, practical resource — helping you think like an expert before you ever hire one.

$49.99
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 1 — How to Identify and Value Collectibles Like a Professional

Discover how professional appraisers think, evaluate, and determine value with DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 1. Written by David J. Rose II, founder of DJR Authentication, this 14-page educational guide reveals the same methods used by leading experts to distinguish authentic pieces from reproductions, estimate fair market value, and preserve long-term worth.

Whether you’re managing an estate, investing in fine art, or safeguarding a family heirloom, this guide gives you the clarity and confidence to make informed decisions before you ever hire an expert.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

  • Identify authenticity through materials, markings, provenance, and comparison

  • Evaluate condition, rarity, and demand to determine fair market value

  • Recognize red flags and avoid costly mistakes

  • Protect, document, and preserve valuables for insurance, estate planning, resale, and more

This first volume in the DJR Expert Guide Series condenses over a decade of professional appraisal and authentication experience into one clear, accessible resource — giving collectors and owners the tools to think like a professional.

$49.99